Mag 15

Kobe: The Movie

Traditionally, 15 is the crystal anniversary. Our gift to you: We enlisted Hollywood writers gaze into their crystal balls and tell life of Bryant, from Italy to a final meeting with MJ. Directed by Sam Alipour »

ABOUT MAG 15

Ever since we launched ESPN The Magazine on March 11, 1998, we've kept our eyes trained on the future, to the players and storylines that would be NEXT. But in celebration of our 15th anniversary, we thought we'd take the next few weeks to look back, year by year, to the athletes that thrilled us, to the moments that moved us, and to the many plot twists we didn't see coming. Then, on May 3, look for our 15th Anniversary issue, in which we get the ball moving forward again. Here's hoping the next 15 years are as entertaining as the past 15.